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Healey went down just before half time (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)

And the Bluebirds have now confirmed the striker needs surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments while also adding that he will undergo a rehabilitation period of around nine months.

A statement read: We regret, we can confirm that @evitthealey has torn his anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments.

"Rhys will undergo surgery in the near future, before a process of rehabilitation will take place over a nine month period.

"We all wish @evitthealey our very best wishes during this difficult time in his career."

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Rhys Healey celebrates his Cardiff City winner against Burton that made it a rare three wins on the bounce

Healey spent the opening half of the campaign on loan with League Two side Newport County where he scored seven goals in 23 appearances.

He netted a last-gasp winner in the Bluebirds' 1-0 victory over Burton Albion, his first goal for the club, only 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute and has gone on to make a further six appearances for the club under Warnock.